Menu
Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

Self-hosted cloud platform for files, calendar, and collaboration

Visit Website 🇩🇪 Germany
Open Source Self-Hosted Free Tier Cloud Storage
A

Privacy Score

Grade A

Last reviewed: Jan 2026

How we score
View Score Breakdown
Data Residency (30%)
EU Only

Where is your data stored? EU-only storage gets full points.

Open Source (20%)
100/100

Is the code open source and auditable?

Privacy Policy (20%)
90/100

How clear, comprehensive, and user-friendly is the privacy policy?

Trackers (15%)
95/100

How many third-party trackers are used? Fewer is better.

Terms of Service (15%)
90/100

How fair and user-friendly are the terms of service?

Developer Info
API Available
Yes Excellent
Self-Hosting
Available Easy
License
AGPL-3.0 Open Source
Compliance
GDPR

Migration Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you switch to Nextcloud:

Pricing

Free (self-hosted), hosted from €3.99/month

Nextcloud is a self-hosted productivity platform that gives you complete control over your data. It includes file sync, calendar, contacts, video calls, and collaborative office tools.

Key Features

  • Complete control: Host on your own server or choose a provider
  • End-to-end encryption: Optional E2EE for sensitive files
  • Rich ecosystem: Apps for documents, email, chat, and more
  • Federation: Connect with other Nextcloud instances
  • Active development: Large open-source community

Privacy Highlights

With Nextcloud, your data never leaves servers you control. You can host it on a European VPS, in your home, or choose from certified hosting providers. End-to-end encryption is available for sensitive data.

Deployment Options

  • Self-hosted: Free, requires technical knowledge
  • Managed hosting: From €3.99/month with various providers
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing with support

Community Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience with Nextcloud!

Write a Review

Related Cloud Storage Tools

View all Cloud Storage tools →
pCloud 🇨🇭

Secure cloud storage with lifetime plans from Switzerland

D
Free Tier
Sync.com 🇨🇦

Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage from Canada

F
Free Tier
Tresorit 🇨🇭

Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage from Switzerland

C